Peer Research Project (Gateshead)

About the Peer Research Project

The aim of the Peer Research Project in Gateshead is to research and explore how alcohol and drug use affects employment opportunities. The findings from the project will help us shape and develop existing service provision.

Throughout 2017 we sought six Moving On Tyne & Wear participants to train as peer researchers to find out the impact that historical substance misuse and addiction has on people who are looking for work. Each of the participants took part in a series of half-day accredited Level 2 training sessions in Peer Research and Research Skills, covering the following skills:

Session one:

Understanding research

Different research methods

Understanding peer research

Session two:

Research ethics

Informed consent

Thinking about bias

Session three:

Research frameworks

Developing research questions

Research methods in focus: Interviews

Session four:

Data analysis

Reporting

Session five:

Putting it all together: plan a research project

The participants have now completed the training and are planning how to carry out the research in both one-to-one and group sessions.

We are expecting at least 150 responses and will be offering two part-time jobs to our peer researchers to evaluate the research, draft a report and share the findings across the Moving On Tyne & Wear partnership.

If you are aware of any individuals or groups willing to take part in the research please get in touch using the contact details on this page.